For me, the first weekend in December is synonymous with three things – my dad’s birthday, Christmas decorations, and fried chicken. A family of the 90s, our favourite fried chicken shop had to be KFC, and if I ever happen to be home on the first weekend of December, my family will still make the pilgrimage to KFC for their Variety Bucket (although sadly the Viennetta is no … [Read more...]
Review: The Oxford Collection: Christmas Edition
Myself and Nicola were kindly invited to join a group of writers and influencers, as well as some of the OC team, for a special festive dining experience at Quod. We walked through the buzzing main room of Quod, greeted by gorgeous twinkly lights, the clink of glasses, and that unmistakable festive feeling. We were led to the private dining room, the Red Room - which was … [Read more...]
Review: Shake Shack x Fortnum and Mason
The Christmas season is well and truly here, the lights are twinkling, the yule logs are baking, and the Christmas songs have started playing. Even fast food joints aren't immune to the infectiousness of the festive season. Shake Shack on Cornmarket Street has launched its Christmas menu, which is more indulgent than usual. Offering festive twists on all its new classics, … [Read more...]
Review: Ashmolean Afternoon Tea
Available daily, 11:30–4 | £32.50pp | Veggie & vegan options available Afternoon tea at the Ashmolean feels like the most Oxford thing you can do: cake, culture, and a pot of something fancy surrounded by art and history. For £32.50 you get a selection of sandwiches, scones, sweet bits, and a pot of tea. Vegetarian and vegan versions are available, and the … [Read more...]
Review: Namaste Village
Namaste Village is a more recent addition to Oxford's dining scene. It is a veggie Indian restaurant with lots of variety, reminding you that you don’t need meat to make a great meal. I was invited to try the Diwali thali - a one-plate mix of curries and sundries that was introduced to celebrate Diwali. When I went to review the Diwali thali, I noticed that the restaurant … [Read more...]
